Mark Simon
As was discussed in last week’s masterpiece, power and influence are in a state of flux in San Mateo County. This was borne out in my informal…
After decades of a status quo that was unmistakable and unified in purpose and vision, San Mateo County is up for grabs.
Friends and family, people who have been around me for more than one holiday season, will tell you that I like Christmas music.
Sometime next year — fairly early I presume – San Mateo County District Attorney Steve Wagstaffe says he will decide whether to seek another t…
Just after the start of the new year, efforts will begin to gather more than 200,000 signatures for an initiative in five Bay Area counties, i…
What is said in the newsroom, stays in the newsroom, thank god, and I will divulge no confidences.

Mark Simon commented on Advocates seek support for transit measure
Gerd -- that's a serious accusation. How do you know the advocates were hired to participate in the gathering?
Mark Simon commented on A poem for the new year
Thanks and all the best for you and your family.
Mark Simon commented on A poem for the new year
Thanks, Craig, for such a thoughtful message, just like your own columns.
Mark Simon commented on Are you stupid?
Terence --- your continuing reply seems to be that the Democrats did this and worse. Putting aside I have never seen another public official, of any party, call a female reporter piggy, what is wrong with condemning this behavior on its face?
Mark Simon commented on Not that you would notice
Excellent!!
Mark Simon commented on Not that you would notice
What have you got against gulags?
Mark Simon commented on Not that you would notice
Excellent!!!
Mark Simon commented on Not that you would notice
Excellent. Thanks, Mark.
Mark Simon commented on Not that you would notice
Actually, it's a Thursday-Friday paper. Give the staff a day off. So, this published on Thursday. But look tomorrow for the special Cookie Edition.
And thanks. Mark
Mark Simon commented on Not that you would notice
Next time I'm pulled over, my response to all and any official inquiries will be: "Root Beer Gulag."
Excellent and thanks.